Philip Saglimbeni

While it hasn't been growing as fast as some of its competitors, Scripps Networks has an edge over many industry competitors with its unique lineup.

Chipotle's latest partnership with Major League Soccer highlights the company's effective marketing tactics. It should add to brand strength and enhance long-term growth.

As a smaller alternative to industry leaders like Chipotle Mexican Grill and Panera Bread, Buffalo Wild Wings represents one of the best ways to invest in the restaurant space.

With its development pipeline filled with potential blockbusters, AMC Networks looks set to have a huge 2014.

With popular fashion company Michael Kors Holdings surging to all-time highs recently, investors are looking for the next big thing and one retail company may be the answer should it ever go public.

Investors who pass on boring but beautiful companies like Balchem and Stepan in favor of more popular companies operating in trendy industries are missing out on reliable growth and impressive dividend outperformance.

With its latest earnings release, Monster Beverage showed investors that its growth story remains viable but is not without risk.

Since many investors seem to be looking for the next Chipotle, they often overlook the superior and improving growth aspects of Chipotle itself, which is still the industry's best investment.

Although many investors may be tired of hearing it, the long-term buy and hold approach to investing is one of the most successful strategies one can employ in today's market.

Investors still shouldn't overlook Alaska Air Group, whose shares are up more than 70% in the last year. The company remains the best investment in an often volatile industry.

Shares of Starbucks have been weak as a result of rising coffee prices around the world, but nonetheless remain attractive for the long-term.

CVS Caremark made headlines in early February after it announced plans to stop all sales of tobacco products by October. The move is setting the company up to be the undisputed pharmacy leader among health-conscious consumers.

Despite a chaotic news cycle for Under Armour, the company's handling of the Sochi uniform debacle ended up benefiting the apparel leader and its shareholders.

Noodles & Company was hurt by the recent inclement weather, and its stock has paid the price. It may, however, provide long-term growth in the restaurant industry.

Despite a severe earnings miss, shares of Boston Beer have never looked more appealing than at current levels. The company is set to grow much faster than competitors in 2014.

With a skyrocketing share price, Under Armour has come under fire for having an expensive valuation. However, considering the company's long-term potential, valuation should be cast aside in favor of a superior growth story.

If you've ever felt that you missed the boat on growth stocks like MasterCard and Visa, FleetCor may be providing you with a second chance.

Although it is a lesser-known company, Proto Labs remains an interesting way for investors to capitalize on the growing 3-D printing trend.

Although MasterCard's latest earnings report was a disappointment, the company continues to find ways to increase shareholder value and remain one of the most intriguing long-term growth investments.

After a solid earnings report, Visa may have set the stage for outperformance over smaller peer MasterCard once again.